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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Burton put on a leather glove when setting his traps?
(a) To cover his scent.
(b) To prevent leaving fingerprints.
(c) In case he acciedentally springs the trap.
(d) So that he doesn't have to touch the bait.

2. Which of the following fates did NOT befall the female badger's previous litter?
(a) Starved to death.
(b) Den flood.
(c) Caught by eagle.
(d) Fight with wolf.

3. As far as the townspeople can tell, the new neighbor originally comes from where?
(a) Ontario.
(b) Winnipeg.
(c) Toronto.
(d) Quebec.

4. How do the MacDonald animals respond when they see Ben coming?
(a) They ignore him.
(b) They run away from him.
(c) They do not move at all.
(d) They run to him.

5. Why is Esther so angry with her husband over his attitude toward Ben?
(a) She doesn't like the way William disciplines Ben.
(b) She doesn't think William tries to understand Ben.
(c) She thinks William pampers Ben too much.
(d) She thinks William hates Ben.

Short Answer Questions

1. The MacDonalds have an argument after their new neighbor leaves in Chapter One. About what are they arguing?

2. How does the author say Esther MacDonald reacts to the journey in the prologue?

3. According to the author at the end of Chapter Two, a normal life span for a badger is how long?

4. What scent does the female badger encounter and ignore that her mate later smells during Chapter Four?

5. How does Esther ask Ben to respond to the new neighbor?

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